It doesn't mean that women shouldn't visit foreign places or that no parts of those countries are safe. But women traveling in these areas should do so with extreme caution and a knowledge of the culture.

We rounded up eight popular tourist destinations where women should be extra cautious, based on reports from Human Rights Watch, the State Department, and crime reports in the media.

India

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From the Taj Mahal to river boat cruises, India's tourism industry generates $17.7 billion each year.

Turkey

Tourists in Turkey largely flock to historical sites in Istanbul or the country's gorgeous seaside resorts.

But violence against women is a major problem in Turkey. The State Department reports that the Embassy and Consulates have received numerous reports of crimes against women, particularly incidents involving "date rape" drugs.

The police and courts also have a bad track record with helping women who have applied for protection orders against their attackers, according to Human Rights Watch.

Colombia

But violence against women and girls remains widespread in Colombia (especially for displaced women), and authorities have a bad track record for enforcing the laws and protocols that are in place to protect women, according to the Human Rights Watch.

Perpetrators of sexual assault are also rarely brought to justice in Colombia.

Mexico

Millions of Americans travel safely in Mexico to visit its resorts and major cities each year, and the Mexican government makes a considerable effort to protect U.S. citizens, the State Department says.

There are also provisions in the law that make sexual offenses contingent on the "chastity" of the victim, and women who report their sexual assault are regularly met with disrespect and suspicion by the authorities.

Kenya

But women traveling outside of the country's traditional tourist areas should take safety precautions, particularly on the island of Lamu where The State Department has released a warning after US citizens were sexually assaulted and threatened with kidnapping.

Of course, those aren't the only dangerous countries for women.

We focused this list on places where the cultural climate can be misogynistic, but they aren't the only dangerous places for women to travel.

Of course, there are many more tumultuous and war-torn areas that are unsafe for anyone to visit.

Everyone — women and men alike — should take precautions while they're traveling abroad. Make sure to travel in pairs as much as possible, give your itinerary to someone outside the country, and trust your gut if you ever feel unsafe.